Essay name: Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study)

Author: A. R. Joshi
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Department of Sanskrit

This essay studies the philosophy of Mimamsa as found in Medhatithi’s commentary on the Manu Smriti.

Part 2.10 - Gobalivarda Nyaya

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11 (of 19)


External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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While commenting on this stanza Medhati thi points out that by the
words 'Jada, Mūka, Andha' the deficiency in the limbs is already conveyed
then what is the purpose in repeating the expression 'Vyanga' in the
second line Medhätithi points that here the principle of 'Gobalivardha
Nyaya can be applied and the emphasis is intended to be conveyed by
the expression 'Vaynga'. Here the word 'Vyanga' includes the persons
whose hand and feet are out out. They may not be in a position to move.
However, they are intended to be included in the above list because they
may disclose secret of a king. Hence the repetition is purposeful.
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(Other commentators of Manu are silent on this point).

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